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Post by teacherlisa on Jan 12, 2020 22:39:20 GMT
Gen X here, I have never had any alcohol and most likely I never will. I was raised by an alcoholic father and a mother who abstained. I grew up thinking they were the only choices. Lots of substance abuse in my family...I just don't want to risk it.
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Post by teacherlisa on Jan 12, 2020 17:22:29 GMT
Id love to do this, all the LSS in my area have closed and I miss cropping.
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Post by teacherlisa on Jan 6, 2020 20:20:36 GMT
As a kitchen gadget freak, food processors, blenders and the kitchen aid stand mixer are all different but I have each one and do use them. If I were starting out, I think I would get a "good" blender ( I am biased towards Vitamix but there are blend tec and some other good brands) and get a "mini chopper" to start with. You can chop with a vitamix, but it is not quite the same. I feel like vitamix is more versatile than my food processor, but I do use them both for different things. I like my stand mixer for "mixing things" but have not been a huge fan of the attachments like the spiralizer. I am not sure about the food processor attachment for the kitchen aid though.
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Post by teacherlisa on Jan 6, 2020 2:28:38 GMT
My city has a website that posts some things call Police Blotter. Both the city and county have a site for postings of incidents. The county one is much more active though, but has a tad less detail Another source you can check out is My Neighborhood. In fact, I just looked up something on it today. Yesterday. when I came home, a police car was parked in front of my house as well as one across the street. I just came in the house through my garage and figured if it concerned me, they would knock on the door. The My Neighborhood said it was a Fire-Medical Assist, so I'm thinking the elderly man across the street may have needed medical attention, but thought it odd that police would show up, unless he passed. The police may show up for elderly in case someone in the family needs to be notified. Not necessarily a death notification but notify who ever acts as a care giver for him. While the EMTs work with him the police can call whoever normally checks up on him to let them know he has had an event and is being transported to the hospital. Police respond to medical calls for many reasons, including the ones listed. My police department sends them anytime there are accessibility issues (door locked, person home alone), if the caller appears to be hostile, for the safety of EMTS and several other reasons as well. Police officers are also trained in advanced first aid/cpr and can travel faster than an ambo and can begin life saving measures.
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Post by teacherlisa on Jan 1, 2020 22:46:24 GMT
this is the one I have and I love it!
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Post by teacherlisa on Jan 1, 2020 17:48:06 GMT
marking my spot!
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Post by teacherlisa on Jan 1, 2020 1:23:18 GMT
I apologize, I’m the one who started on the phrase Ali posted. It was timing really, I normally don’t get annoyed over stuff like that but after working with a person Monday who doesn’t know where they will live come Wednesday it seemed a bit trite. BTW the person I worked with has 2 jobs & works hard. Not knowing what would be happening was certainly not ok for them. I pointed them to the proper agency to help them and said a prayer I’m not equipped to help more than that. I still think the saying is a bit trite but I do understand the points by other peas having to do with indecision & anxiety. I didn’t mean to start a whole thing, so I apologize for bringing that here. From my POV, I think it is totally OK to discuss and look at this from different points of view. I have been thinking about it on/off all day and I am thankful for the discussion. Just because "to me" I can see the message as positive, does not mean everyone else does.
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 31, 2019 19:03:13 GMT
I have a slightly different take on this "its ok to have no idea what's next" thing. I want to start out saying I do not mean any disrespect for anyone who's view is different from mine. I have been on both sides of the privilege coin, although I have always slept inside I have had times in my life where I did not make a decision because of not knowing how said decision would turn out. Anxiety, analysis paralysis, whatever you want to call it had me so wound up, and instead of "being brave" or "going for it" I just kept plodding along not making a decision. In hindsight, I wish I had been more brave, or made better choices. I never stopped working hard, and I doubt that Ali is going to stop working/moving forward. Even in the most dire of situations, the sun is coming up tomorrow. Life is moving, what is going to happen, is going to happen. Worrying or not taking a step at all is not going to help.
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 31, 2019 17:35:28 GMT
not really a pep talk, but I have a going to work playlist lol.
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 31, 2019 4:39:31 GMT
I will be working-911 dispatcher, and it will be exciting.
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 30, 2019 18:57:56 GMT
Introduce yourself! (e.g. name/where you are from/who you live with/occupation/fun facts about you/general age, etc... whatever you want to share to help everyone get to know you!) HI! I am Lisa. I live in AZ and am a single empty nester with two grown sons. I was a teacher (hence the user name) but am now a 911 dispatcher. I love scrapbooking and cooking and karaoke I am 52. What is your word for 2020? simplify Why did you choose that word? my word last year was less, which was great. I still feel called to that word, but even more than less I often make things hard for myself. I want to simplify my life so I have more time to enjoy the things that truly matter to me. Is this your first year participating in OLW? no If not, what words have you had in the past? I have used move, no, less, home and a few others. Which of your prior words was your favorite/least favorite and why? my favorite was probably home, which as lead me on this journey to love my home, have less, keep it simple etc. Are you signed up for Ali's class? yes Are you participating in any other similar projects/check-ins online or elsewhere? here and at alis site How are you planning on documenting your word? in an 8.5x11 album
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 30, 2019 4:34:43 GMT
I am in too!
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 30, 2019 1:08:19 GMT
I do not put anyone on speaker phone, and I dislike being put on speaker. When it happens, I usually find some excuse to disconnect the call.
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 29, 2019 20:00:13 GMT
A quick page of my nephew with his sports photos from this year
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 27, 2019 14:58:18 GMT
For the most part I’m making my own cards in letterglow with digital elements from Ali Edwards and others.
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 24, 2019 19:03:10 GMT
my last order just arrived. YAY
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 22, 2019 23:58:44 GMT
Studio calico/Ali Edwards have page protectors and albums. Amazon has some stuff also. If you are looking for cards elles studio has monthly sets that are super cute. I believe I’ve also seen some page protectors and albums at my Michaels.
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 13, 2019 20:07:38 GMT
You were close craftymom101 lol... no add ones for me this month but I really love all the kits!
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 10, 2019 1:59:55 GMT
Tempe Festival of the Arts is n event that comes twice a year. My sons and I never miss it.
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 10, 2019 1:58:20 GMT
A PL layout about my new obsession with Disney +
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 10, 2019 1:57:14 GMT
This page will be the last page in my 2019 album
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 10, 2019 1:56:00 GMT
A little monthly wrap up page
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 10, 2019 1:37:44 GMT
grammadee I’m ok with whatever. I’m just a creature of habit so I wanted to make sure I wasn’t missing it
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 10, 2019 1:23:54 GMT
gramma your gift baskets are freakin adorable! I also like the senior night cheer layout, such fun memories she will cherish! How funny about sister time lol... grammadee I love your cards- how intricate! joblackford I love the birch tree cards-very stunning refugeepea I love the fall pocket page layouts. I always love fall products, but live in AZ and we really do not have fall like a lot of places. Fall layouts always catch my eye! KikiPea I love both layouts for the now/then challenge. The layers are very nice in both.
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 10, 2019 1:16:59 GMT
grammadee is there a point calculation thread this month? Am I missing it or are we doing something different? Thanks!
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 9, 2019 23:26:36 GMT
Thanks guys... after much frustration (and I still do not love it, the wax paper and standing on it worked lol...
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 9, 2019 16:38:50 GMT
I love cooking almost as much as I love scrapbooking...so I am often on the lookout for recipes.
My latest fave is a YouTube named Lisa, her channel is Downshiftolgy. She appeals to me because she meal preps, but in a different kind of way. She also has a website/blog.
I am a fan of skinny taste, food network and budget bytes also.
you can do an internet search...ground beef recipes for example, and it will take you to many recipes and food bloggers.
I do have quite a stash of cookbooks also, but most often take the easy route and look online.
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 9, 2019 16:31:51 GMT
thanks for the tips- I was about to throw it in the trash lol
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 9, 2019 16:15:53 GMT
Has anyone got any ideas for using these big honking EK success punches? It seems as though I am punching hard enough, but then I can not get the paper out ( and I can barely get it in there) What the heck am I doing wrong?
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Post by teacherlisa on Dec 4, 2019 15:28:14 GMT
I went from I do not need any of it (yesterday) to let me by all of it (today) lol...I did not buy it all, but I bought more than I thought I would. I did not buy anything from last years release so that is my excuse lol. I picked up the main kit this year, and a couple of the stamps. I also bought the mini kit, even though I only like a small portion of it ( I plan to sell the rest) .
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